

Asians Represent!
Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui
Asians Represent! Is here to celebrate and examine Asian representation in tabletop games and pop culture. We do this by creating conversation, introducing new perspectives to the broader gaming community, and creating spaces for new voices in the industry.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 2h 55min
Episode 95: Root & Branch (Mappa Mundi Actual Play)
The Asians Represent crew tried playing Mappa Mundi, a TTRPG driven by exploration and ecology that takes place on the continent of Evasu, one part of the world of Ecumene. Ecumene is slowly being unmade by Fate, and players take on the role of Chroniclers who set out from hearth and home to travel the wilds and tell the story of this realm in flux. Emphasising non-violent gameplay, Mappa Mundi tasks Chroniclers with working alongside the peoples, monsters, and creatures of Ecumene as a small but vital part of a wide ecosystem, with the power, skill, and knowledge to save that ecosystem from collapse.Step beyond the comforts of home and explore a land that needs you. Research your targets as you explore cities and settlements across ten regions; create maps as you journey through the wilds; encounter monsters, creatures, and cultures isolated for one hundred years.//LEARN MOREhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477684/mappa-mundi-an-exploration-ecology-rpg-prerelease-guidehttps://www.threesailsstudios.com/mappamundirpg//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan, Jeremy @pixelgrotto, and Kat @onRejectedMuse Twitter/Blue Sky!//CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 36min
Episode 94: Asians in Voice Acting
One of the areas of media Asians have been seeing more recent representation in is voice acting and voiceover, especially within Anime and video games. Liana sits down with Francesca Calo, voice of Stella Loussier in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny and ADR director behind Kingdom season 3 to discuss the practice of voice acting, and being an Asian voice actor.//LEARN MOREhttps://www.francesca-calo.com/ https://x.com/Monetatwork https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7723029///SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Agatha @mityyshrimp on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 2min
No Dice, No Problem #24: Daniel & Drew Get Reincarnated in Another World (Part 2)
Daniel and Drew dive into substitution ciphers, Steve's wedding, discuss plans for San Francisco now that Asians Represent aren't attending Big Bad Con, and plan what their lives would be like if they were reborn in a fantasy world!Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
Episode 93: Journalism & Game Design in TTRPGs
Agatha interviewed Thomas M, a tabletop RPG journalist, playwright, and game designer based in India. Thomas is a contributor to Rascal News, publishes games through the New Madras Design Lab, hosts the Yes Indied Podcast, and runs the popular Indie RPG Newsletter.//LEARN MOREThe Indie RPG Newsletter: https://ttrpg.in/Thomas’s itch.io: https://newmadras.itch.io/Yes Indie’d Podcast: https://yesindiedpod.buzzsprout.com/Rascal News: https://www.rascal.news/Desis & Dragons Server: https://discord.do/desis-dragons/Open Hearth Online Gaming Community: https://openhearthgaming.com///SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Agatha @mityyshrimp on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Sep 30, 2024 • 54min
No Dice, No Problem #23: Daniel & Drew Plan Their Funerals
Daniel and Drew explore the world of medieval anti-vampire burials, Catholic demonology, the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook, and drop an official podcast announcement on this episode of No Dice, No Problem!Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 16, 2024 • 41min
Episode 92: Unbreakable Pathways
Jacky and Knilly, co-directors of Unbreakable Publishers, joined Daniel for a conversation about their latest anthology, Unbreakable Pathways!Unbreakable Pathways features 7 adventures for a variety of systems including the Year Zero Engine, Errant, Valor, Dungeon World, Old School Essentials, and Powered by Lesbians.Unbreakable Publishers websitePurchase Unbreakable Pathways hereUnbreakable was first featured on Asians Represent back in 2020 for episode #17 of the show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WdYF3spwGkoPvWeZe83Ln?si=1b17e2011118433c//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Sep 9, 2024 • 53min
No Dice, No Problem #22: Daniel & Drew Design Boutique D&D Products
On the latest episode of NDNP, the crew talked about Daniel's obsession with the latest Kamen Rider series, creating D&D products with unlimited production budgets, and Drew's continued dislike of PBTA games.Learn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 20min
Episode 91: Martial Arts, Wuxia, & the Tian Xia Character Guide
Game designers Tan Shao Han and Ruvaid Virk joined Daniel for a discussion about their contributions to the Tian Xia Character Guide, a Pathfinder 2nd edition guidebook with everything players need to create characters hailing from or journeying through the lands of Tian Xia. This was a great discussion about the challenges of reworking existing content, adding new material into the Pathfinder framework, and more!Shao Han on X: @TanShaoHanRuvaid on X: @Darth_RuvaiderRuvaid's website: ruvaidvirk.carrd.coCheck out the Tian Xia Character Guide here: https://paizo.com/products/btq03w9z?Pathfinder-Lost-Omens-Tian-Xia-Character-GuideShao Han's thread on incorporating wuxia themes into Pathfinder 2nd edition - https://bsky.app/profile/bigprawn.bsky.social/post/3l2jknfzxmd2v//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON

Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
No Dice, No Problem #21: Daniel, Drew, & John Who
Fresh off of Fan Expo Canada, Daniel and Drew talked about Space Marine 2, action movies, mecha card games, and starting the action movie podcast of Daniel's dreams!Check out Iron Future: https://www.ironfuturegame.com/Check out Pink City: https://www.pinkcity.ca/If you're local to Toronto, check out Black Belt Cinema: https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltcinema/?hl=enLearn more about Wandering Blades: danielhkwan.itch.io/wanderingbladesWatch exclusive NDNP video podcasts at patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan and Drew @DrewQuon on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICHoney Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Aug 22, 2024 • 31min
Episode 90: Floria the Verdant Way (Tabletop RPGs of Asia)
On the latest episode of the podcast, Daniel did a deep dive into a unique indie TRPG from Japan called Floria: The Verdant Way. In this game, you play as a wizards empowered by symbiotic magical plants and use geometry to cast spells!Purchase the official English translation of Floria on DriveThruRPGOriginal Kickstarter campaign for the English localization of FloriaSupport The Great Big Nomventure by Nomnivore Games on Kickstarter!//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ad-free audio and exclusive series! patreon.com/aznsrepresent//SPONSOR Head to diceenvy.com/aznsrepresent and use code AZNSREPRESENT to get 10% off! //FOLLOW Website | aznsrepresent.com Twitter | @aznsrepresent Twitch | @aznsrep Follow Daniel @danielhkwan on Twitter! //CONTACT If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us at aznsrepresent.com//MUSICEuphoria by PAVALON


